Leadership coaching supports leaders of all kind in achieving the results that are important to them in terms of their personal success and the long-term success of the organization. The client is the expert on his or her own definition of leadership. As a coach, my role is to draw out this expertise through inquiry, curiosity and gentle challenges in order to help the client stretch into being their best self as a leader.
To help the client get there, I introduce awareness exercises and behavioral practices. I am attentive to my client’s thoughts, feelings and actions and I help the client to focus on their presence and behaviors. I will seek to understand the organizational culture and systems within which the client leads.
Anticipated Outcomes of Leadership Coaching
Identification of the key behaviors to continue, do more/less, or, start/stop to increase leadership effectiveness.
With sufficient client commitment to the process, measurable improvement will be noticeable and measurable (by ongoing feedback from stakeholders) on specific leadership behaviors.
Sustainable effectiveness for the client and the client organization, based on increased capacity to achieve results through building and maintaining healthy relationships.
(When desired) Involvement and commitment of stakeholders (i.e., direct reports, peers, support staff, supervisor) in the process of increasing effectiveness.
Increased confidence based on new learnings and behavioral changes.